Daily Aztec · Oct 9, 2016
SDSU opens MW play with dominating 26-7 win over UNLV
Kelly Smiley, Photo Editor Damontae Kazee celebrates after the victory.San Diego State football began its Mountain West championship defense with a 26-7 victory over University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Fittingly, it was the defense that led the way, holding the Rebels to 122 total yards and no offensive touchdowns in the lopsided win.
The Aztecs opened the game well, using only four plays and 1:44 of the clock to score on their opening drive.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Christian Chapman found junior running back Rashaad Penny on a play-action wheel route for a 41-yard touchdown, giving SDSU an early 7-0 lead.
It was Penny’s third reception touchdown on the season, and his sixth total score.